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EA59 FCX

2009 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FCX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 146,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 146,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 142,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose side wing also slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,280 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 123,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,229 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,611 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion under the body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,032 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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EA59 FCX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 73,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA59 FCX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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